Re: [Coworking] Community Kick off

2017-03-28 Thread Tony Bacigalupo 
And a big +1 to Alex's suggestion of taking pictures. Even just one really
good group photo can make a huge difference!

On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 3:06 PM, Tony Bacigalupo 
wrote:

> Hey Wayne, congrats!
>
> Some quick thoughts:
>
> *1. Listen listen listen! *Get to know people and really pay attention to
> what they have to say. Read notes from How to Win Friends and Influence
> People on this.
>
> *2. Have fun!* The main objective here is for people to want to do this
> again.
>
> *3. Keep expectations reasonable.* How many people show up simply gives
> you information you can use to adjust your plans going forward. Zero people
> is a hint you may need to change your approach or that the need simply
> isn't there (unlikely but possible!).
>
> One person or more and you have found people who are so ready to try this
> thing that they're willing to take a chance on something new.
>
> This means they could be not just potential members, but potential
> collaborators, partners, investors, supporters, or just plain big fans.
>
> Get to know these people well and keep an eye out for ways to expand the
> emotional ownership of the project!
>
> *4. Have a follow-up in mind.* Either have the next date and location
> ready, or a follow-up email (collect everyone's emails, always) to solicit
> suggestions on next steps.
>
> Tony
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>
>
> On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 7:53 AM  wrote:
>
>> Hey there;
>>
>> At long last we're having a get together of folks interested in the space
>> I'm working on at a local restaurant that's helping get this going. It's
>> an afternoon of working in their space, followed by a "meet & greet"
>> where I'll share a vision for what we're building, share preliminary
>> membership levels and amenities, and solicit feedback. Then, we're
>> welcome to hang out and eat / imbibe together.
>>
>> Any thoughts on how to make thins first connection the best it can be?
>> Event is next Tuesday 3/28, http://hinesburghub-kickoff.eventbrite.com
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Kindly,
>> Wayne Maceyka
>> Hinesburg, VT
>> Renewable Energy / Sustainability
>>  HinesburgHUB - Coworking+
>> 
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Re: [Coworking] Community Kick off

2017-03-28 Thread Tony Bacigalupo 
Hey Wayne, congrats!

Some quick thoughts:

*1. Listen listen listen! *Get to know people and really pay attention to
what they have to say. Read notes from How to Win Friends and Influence
People on this.

*2. Have fun!* The main objective here is for people to want to do this
again.

*3. Keep expectations reasonable.* How many people show up simply gives you
information you can use to adjust your plans going forward. Zero people is
a hint you may need to change your approach or that the need simply isn't
there (unlikely but possible!).

One person or more and you have found people who are so ready to try this
thing that they're willing to take a chance on something new.

This means they could be not just potential members, but potential
collaborators, partners, investors, supporters, or just plain big fans.

Get to know these people well and keep an eye out for ways to expand the
emotional ownership of the project!

*4. Have a follow-up in mind.* Either have the next date and location
ready, or a follow-up email (collect everyone's emails, always) to solicit
suggestions on next steps.

Tony
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On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 7:53 AM  wrote:

> Hey there;
>
> At long last we're having a get together of folks interested in the space
> I'm working on at a local restaurant that's helping get this going. It's
> an afternoon of working in their space, followed by a "meet & greet"
> where I'll share a vision for what we're building, share preliminary
> membership levels and amenities, and solicit feedback. Then, we're
> welcome to hang out and eat / imbibe together.
>
> Any thoughts on how to make thins first connection the best it can be?
> Event is next Tuesday 3/28, http://hinesburghub-kickoff.eventbrite.com
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kindly,
> Wayne Maceyka
> Hinesburg, VT
> Renewable Energy / Sustainability
>  HinesburgHUB - Coworking+
> 
> [image: visit my blog]  Blog -
> (un)Sustainable Comments 
> [image: let's connect on LinkedIn]
>  Connect with LinkedIn
> 
> [image: Bainbridge Graduate Institute - Changing Business for Good]
>  Sustainable MBA 
> Mobile: 802-585-0909 <(802)%20585-0909>
>
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Re: [Coworking] Community Kick off

2017-03-28 Thread Alex Hillman 
Hey Wayne - looks like this is happening *as we speak! *I'd love to know
how it's going right now :) if you get this during the meetup...report back!

Your schedule for the day looks awesome. I especially like how you
specifically carved out time for people to share a bit about themselves.
Especially for these early gatherings, that can be SUPER valuable, just for
people to discover what they have in common. Professional bits are good but
it's also good to get people talking about stuff besides work. Favorite
music, favorite spot to go in town, etc etc.

Also, something I always wish we did more of when "in motion" - take
pictures! Candid stuff, group photos, selfies, whatever's fun :)

Hope your day with new friends rocks!

-Alex


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On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 9:46 AM,  wrote:

> Hey there;
>
> At long last we're having a get together of folks interested in the space
> I'm working on at a local restaurant that's helping get this going. It's
> an afternoon of working in their space, followed by a "meet & greet"
> where I'll share a vision for what we're building, share preliminary
> membership levels and amenities, and solicit feedback. Then, we're
> welcome to hang out and eat / imbibe together.
>
> Any thoughts on how to make thins first connection the best it can be?
> Event is next Tuesday 3/28, http://hinesburghub-kickoff.eventbrite.com
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kindly,
> Wayne Maceyka
> Hinesburg, VT
> Renewable Energy / Sustainability
>  HinesburgHUB - Coworking+
> 
> [image: visit my blog]  Blog -
> (un)Sustainable Comments 
> [image: let's connect on LinkedIn]
>  Connect with LinkedIn
> 
> [image: Bainbridge Graduate Institute - Changing Business for Good]
>  Sustainable MBA 
> Mobile: 802-585-0909 <(802)%20585-0909>
>
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[Coworking] Community Kick off

2017-03-24 Thread wayne 
Hey there;

At long last we're having a get together of folks interested in the space I'm 
working on at a local restaurant that's helping get this going. It's an 
afternoon 
of working in their space, followed by a "meet & greet" where I'll share a 
vision for what we're building, share preliminary membership levels and 
amenities, and solicit feedback. Then, we're welcome to hang out and eat / 
imbibe 
together.

Any thoughts on how to make thins first connection the best it can be? 
Event is next Tuesday 3/28, http://hinesburghub-kickoff.eventbrite.com

Thanks!

Kindly,
Wayne Maceyka
Hinesburg, VT
Renewable Energy / Sustainability
 HinesburgHUB - Coworking+ 
 
[image: visit my blog]  Blog - 
(un)Sustainable Comments 
[image: let's connect on LinkedIn] 
 Connect with LinkedIn 
[image: Bainbridge Graduate Institute - Changing Business for Good] 
 Sustainable MBA 
Mobile: 802-585-0909

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